Luxurious, rich, creamy...like butter, avocado makes everything it touches into something far more delicious. But unlike butter, whose sky-high saturated fat content means it's a treat best enjoyed sparingly, avocados can (and should!) be eaten regularly. Yes, the fruit (it is in fact a fruit, if you were wondering) is high in fat, but it’s high in the beneficial kind—monounsaturated fat—that helps increase “good” HDL cholesterol. Another perk? Avocados are packed with protein to help keep your energy up and hunger at bay.

Try these 25 recipes for tasty new ways to get more of this superfood!